Baby knit clothing imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $6.4 million of baby knit clothing in 2024 (505 tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.4M | 505 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 376 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 329 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 138 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 664 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 257 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 405 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 341 t |
Where Kenya imports baby knit clothing from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 79% |
| India | $448K | 7% |
| Turkey | $359K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $262K | 4.1% |
| Ethiopia | $51K | 0.8% |
| United States | $40K | 0.6% |
| Bangladesh | $35K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $25K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6111
| 6111.20 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 86% |
| 6111.90 | Baby knit clothing (other fibres) | 12% |
| 6111.30 | Baby synthetic knit clothing | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6111.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.61 per kg, 39% below the world average of $20.65, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Baby knit clothing exports from Kenya
Exports of baby knit clothing by Kenya reached $4.3 million in 2024 (516 tonnes). United States alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.8M | 89% |
| Canada | $304K | 7% |
| Malaysia | $38K | 0.9% |
| France | $37K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $19K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya baby knit clothing imports (HS 6111): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of baby knit clothing imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported baby knit clothing worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 505 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply baby knit clothing to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by India (7%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of baby knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $20.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of baby knit clothing to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export baby knit clothing?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Malaysia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for baby knit clothing?
The HS code for baby knit clothing is heading 6111. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6111.20 (86% of the value) and 6111.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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